Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 66) P E N N S Y LVA N I A W I LDS ZIPPO/CASE MUSEUM, BRADFORD THE PENNSYLVANIA WILDS IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER REGION in the state. Outdoors is the specialty du jour; in other words, it’s Outside magazine meets Animal Planet. Stunning scenery, pure waters and six million acres of land plus the kind of fresh air that any doctor would recommend are concentrated in this 12-county hotspot. Kayaking, trout fishing, free-roaming elk, the Allegheny Reservoir, Pine Creek Gorge and a Dark Sky Preserve all do their part to lower the blood pressure yet rush the adrenaline. It’s the perfect place to get in touch with your wild side. SO W H ATCH A WA N N A D O IS … Stand in a cathedral of white pine trees at Cook Forest State Park Enjoy the beauty of this National Natural Landmark with an unforgettable hike through the forest. listen to the bugling of Pennsylvania’s nearly 600 free-roaming, majestic elk along the Elk Scenic Drive. Hike the Rim Trail of Pine Creek Gorge at Colton Point State Park Nearby Leonard Harrison State Park also offers great views of the awe-inspiring gorge that’s 47 miles long and 1,400 feet deep. adventure-seekers in the winter and other trails entice hikers the rest of the year. Discover the story behind the “woodhicks” The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum chronicles the lives of the “woodhick” lumberjacks when the lumber industry reigned supreme. Make your prediction for Groundhog Day Come and see the worldfamous Punxsutawney Phil and get your picture taken at Gobbler’s Knob. Hang out at Hyner View State Park The spectacular view of the Susquehanna River’s west branch includes hang gliders soaring through the sky. Tour the Zippo/Case Visitors Center Unique exhibits and interactive displays are featured at the home of Zippo lighters and Case cutlery. Have a swing at Little League Baseball Williamsport, where Little League Baseball was founded, is home to the sport’s museum and Hall of Excellence, and hosts the annual World Series in August. Fish at Glendorn Try your hand at fly fishing with an Orvis-endorsed guide. Or just relax in the rustic accommodations. 800 . VISIT. PA Go elk watching September and October are mating season, a great time to Do “the loop” through Allegheny National Forest More than 360 miles of snowmobile trails attract visitPA.com 66 http://www.visitPA.com
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